Raise Your Glass for the Dragon Slayer

Raise Your Glass for the Dragon Slayer

Around the world, but especially in America, the feast of St. Patrick—the patron saint of Ireland—on March 17 is celebrated with a pint (or several) of Guinness. Meanwhile, St. George’s Day on April 23, when we could be raising a glass to the dragon-slaying patron saint of England, tends to pass by without a mention, let alone a drink.

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Shamrock Science Will Help You Get Lucky on St. Patrick's Day

Finding a four-leaf clover is supposed to be all about good luck, but who says you can’t boost your odds? The super-nerds at Scientific American are here to tell you exactly how to find a four-leafer using science, rather than superstition.

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Amazing St. Patrick's Day Cocktails: Don't Stoop to Green Beer

Amazing St. Patrick's Day Cocktails: Don't Stoop to Green Beer

Listen, friends don’t let friends drink green beer. We’re talking about cheap light beer, plus green. Yum. Is this what your Irish grandfathers and grandmothers worked their fingers to the bone for? No! It’s possible to make a drink that pays homage to The Emerald Isle without compromising your dignity in the process. Here are a few great ones.

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What Hangover Cures Are You Using This Morning?

Yesterday you painted the town… uh, green, and now you’re feeling a little the worse for wear. So what weird and wonderful hangover cures are you employing to set yourself straight? More »

5 Delicious Green Cocktails to Do St. Patrick’s Day Right

Do you know what’s great about green beer? Absolutely nothing, you filthy animal, that was a trick question. To help you rise above those green-toothed suckers swilling down their flavorless lagers, we tapped a few of the country’s top bartenders and got recipes for some truly delectable cocktails that just happen to be green. Get ready to blow some minds. More »